Dr. Mahendra Chandra Mishra Oration Award

  • This was the first oration award started in Odisha state ophthalmology conference. The award was initiated by Prof Dr Udhaba Charan Behera in the honour of the First Postgraduate Professor in Ophthalmology from the fund left after a conference held at Burla.
  • Prof Dr Mahendra Chandra Misra was a Godly man, very kind and supportive. He served as President of All India Ophthalmological Society in 1974.
  • He retired as Head of Ophthalmology S.C.B. in 1968 Aug.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Dr. Mahendra Chandra Mishra
  • Date of Birth: 1909
  • Parents: Sri Damodar Mishra and Smt. Fakiri Devi
  • Nationality: Indian

Education

Matriculation:

  • Ravenshaw Collegiate School, Cuttack
  • Year: 1927
  • Division: 1st

Intermediate in Science:

  • Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
  • Year: 1929

M.B.B.S:

  • P.W. Medical College, Patna (Bihar)
  • Year: 1935
  • University: Patna University

D.O.M.S (Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery):

  • London University
  • Year: 1948
  • Scholarship: Government of India Scholarship

Professional Experience

Orissa Medical Service (1937): Joined as an Assistant Surgeon

  • Nuapada, Kalahandi District
  • Subsequently served at Balasore and Bhadrak Hospitals

Lecturer, Orissa Medical School:

  • After completing his tenure at various hospitals, joined as Lecturer in the Orissa Medical School.

Assistant Professor, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack (Post-D.O.M.S):

  • After returning from London in 1948, joined as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Professor and Head of Department (Ophthalmology), S.C.B. Medical College:

  • Eventually became the Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, S.C.B. Medical College.

Superintendent, S.C.B. Medical College Hospital (1968):

  • Retired as Superintendent of S.C.B. Medical College Hospital in August 1968.

Professional Leadership

President, All India Ophthalmological Society (1974):

  • First person from Odisha to serve as President of the All India Ophthalmological Society.

Social and Professional Affiliations

Theosophical Society:

  • Active member

Social Organizations:

  • Involved in various social organizations, contributing significantly to community services.

Notable Contributions

  • A renowned educator, Prof. Dr. Mishra was highly regarded as a great teacher and leader in ophthalmology.
  • First person from Odisha to hold the prestigious position of President of the All India Ophthalmological Society in 1974.

Superannuation

  • Retired from S.C.B. Medical College Hospital: August 1968 as Superintendent and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology.

Awardee

Any Ophthalmologist of Repute having significant contribution towards scientific growth of OSOS will be awarded.

The Selection Committee

  • President OSOS
  • Honorary General Secretary OSOS
  • Chairman Scientific Committee OSOS
  • Heads of Post Graduate Institutes in Ophthalmology from Odisha [two in number on rotation basis]
  • The Committee will recommend at least two names to the Executive committee which will finalize the awardee on the basis of recommendation of the selection committee.

[two in number on rotation basis]
The Committee will recommend at least two names to the Executive committee which will finalize the awardee on the basis of recommendation of the selection committee.

Award

  • The award is given every year during the annual conference of OSOS
  • The selected candidate’s consent will be sought.
  • Failing consent, next in the list be contacted. Consensus is preferred.
  • If failing, majority opinion of the committee will prevail.
  • The selection process must be complete at least four months prior to the annual conference.
  • The awardee will be intimated at least three months before the date of conference to allow sufficient time in his schedule and preparing for the oration.
  • The awardee, besides the travel expenses, local hospitality, and complimentary registration, will be presented with cash award of ten thousand rupees, a plaque, and a certificate during inauguration.
  • In case the award is not materialized, it will be cancelled. Next year fresh selection will be made.

Year Wise Recipients

Not in chronological order:

  • Prof. Dr. Sanatan Rath
  • Dr. S. S. Badrinath
  • Dr. Daljit Singh
  • Dr. B. Patnaik
  • Dr. G. Chandrasekhar
  • Dr. Madan Mohan
  • Dr. Namperulswamy
  • Dr. Anita Panda
  • Dr. J. C. Das
  • Dr. S. Natarajan
  • 2015 : Dr Ajit babu Majii
  • 2016 : Dr Debasish Bhatacharjee
  • 2017 : Prof Dr Mangat Ram Dogra
  • 2018 : Prof Dr Namrata Sharma
  • 2019 : Dr Subhadra Jalali
  • 2020 : Prof Dr G V S Murthy
  • 2021 : Dr Sudeep Das
  • 2022 : Dr R Krishna Prasad
  • 2023 : Dr Santosh Honavar
  • 2024 : Prof Dr Himanshu Kumar Rajguru
  • 2025 : Dr Ashok Kumar Nanda and Dr Srikant kumar Sahu
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